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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 21, 1770
Page
4
The piece attacks the author of A Word to the Wile and An Address on the Conduct of John Wilkes after his enlargement from the King's Bench Prison. It ridicules the rhyme and prose, accusing them of folly and lack of courage. It mocks the author’s verity, wit, and verse as empty and insincere.
A terse verse passage reflects on fame and memory, contrasting a snarling puppy with a mastiff. It invokes a tall oak as a symbol of enduring renown and notes that fame will fade as nature’s bounty recedes, referencing Underwood in a fleeting image.
A reader writes praising Fielding and asserting magistrates have tried to curb bawdy houses near Covent Garden. It explains the cause as wine licences from the Stamp Office, not magistracy indulgence, and calls for Parliament to end such licences. The writer commends Fielding and condemns inquiries into him, while noting the printer’s impartial conduct in publishing both sides.
A letter to the Printer of the London Evening questions the public reaction to the Lord Mayor’s death. The writer defends the fallen official, condemns insinuations, and argues the recorder should forgive rather than attack public figures. He accuses a political faction of seeking promotion and praises the lord mayor as a defender of public liberty and constitutional rights.
The text argues against forgiving private vices of a deceased leader while defending the cause of freedom. It condemns harsh secrecy and urged openness about his Lordship’s faults to reveal true character. It condemns servility and praises virtue guiding the kingdom through corruption, insisting advocates remain as long as liberty endures.
The London Evening Post reports gratitude from many thousands toward Mrs Amy Frugal for her patriotic plan to rescue the people from harms of counterfeit tea at shops. It hopes she will fulfill her pledge to publish a catalogue of salutary herbs with observations and directions.
A letter to the London Evening Post warns that repeated appearances of only even members on Special Juries in Crown cases risk packing juries. It argues that summons packed by contrivance could yield preconcerted verdicts, while a larger Common Jury chosen by ballot offers less room for influence and could curb abuses.
General Post Office reports a Chester Mail robbery at Finchley Common around four o clock am. A thin man about five feet six inches, on a light bay gelding, with a cat tail, wore a dark brown coat and seized two mail bags marked Cole bill and life. A reward of two hundred pounds is offered plus a pardon on conviction for the perpetrator. discoverers may share the reward upon the successful apprehension of the thief. Anthony Todd, Secretary to the Postmaster General, commands.
By his MAJESTY's PATENT HO E offers immediate relief for bilious colic and indigestion caused by improper bile distribution. Priced at 18 shillings sixpence, the Stomach Pills from Mr. Sovediman at the Pine Apple Strand London promise a rapid cure with instructions provided. If relief fails, money is returned.
Postscript notes a crowded Haymarket audience for the Orphan. Sheridan Ross Fleetwood and Hayward headed a strong cast. criticism focuses on uneven character drawing and flawed pacing of the plot. Observers applaud Sheridan's parts with Acatto and Monimia, while noting overall over-optimistic stage direction.
London reports note Adjutant General position valued at 2000 per annum and critique of government on American wounds. Gibraltar letters claim Morocco Emperor’s squadron clashed with Spanish off Ceuta, Spain seeking settlement. News also cites naval preparations in French and Spanish West Indies, shipbuild at Deptford, and York race results with multiple horses and prizes, plus local incidents and trade moves.
An 18th or 19th century advertisement touts ARILDINA Royal Compound as a universal aid for removing superfluous facial hairs. Sold by Mrs Clarke’s milliner near Great Taentils Lincoln’s Inn Fields on appointment, price one guinea per ounce with instructions. Merchants abroad urged to supply from the same place, minimum quarter ounce per sale.
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